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Following a summit meeting this week, referees have been told to be stricter on tight-head props who fail to bind on the body of the opposing loose-head and to enforce straight put-ins.

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Trevor Woodman, loose-head prop in the 2003 final and now the forwards coach at Wasps, was in the audience to hear Vickery say: "I'm not afraid of fighting back or proving people wrong but there comes a stage when you have to listen and trust the experts."

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The tight-head, having to absorb on his own put-in at the scrummage the pincer movement against him by the loose-head and hooker in the opposing front row, is as important as anyone on the field.

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Not only has the New York-born loose-head had to fill the considerable void created by injury to Andrew Sheridan, one of the most destructive props in the world, he has also been asked to deal with a series of grizzled tight-head props all intent on making his introduction to international rugby as painful as possible.

Evening Standard - Home Chris Jones 2011

Alex Corbisiero was outstanding after making his Test debut against Italy and now has to prove he can consistently push Andrew Sheridan for the starting loose-head position.

Evening Standard - Home Chris Jones 2011

A straight-forward drop-goal attempt from James Hook sailed wide and Ospreys went three points down to the boot of Ronan O'Gara after loose-head prop Paul James was penalised for pulling down a scrum.

WalesOnline - Home 2011

We have no qualms putting him in there at loose-head and starting.

Evening Standard - Home 2011

Sheridan is an established and world-class loose-head and one of my heroes.

Evening Standard - Home Chris Jones 2011

David covers loose-head from the bench but Alex has more experience there.

Evening Standard - Home 2011

The loss of Andrew Sheridan to a back injury on the eve of the match forced England to field the uncapped London Irish loose-head prop.

WalesOnline - Home 2011